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Clerics Urges Christians to Imbibe Lessons of Lenten Season

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As today commemorates Good Friday and the end of Lenten season which goes along with the forty days fast in Christendom, Christian faithful have been advised to allow the lessons they learnt during the period to always reflect in their daily lives. This formed the focal points of a cross Continue Reading

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Significance of Easter Monday

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Easter is a very significant date within Christendom which represents the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the tomb on the third day, after his crucifixion. It is the fulfilled prophecy of the messiah who was to be persecuted, die for the sins of the world, and rise on the third day. It […]Continue Reading

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Significance and Lessons of Good Friday

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This day, far away on a skull shaped hill called Golgotha, in Jerusalem, stood an old rugged cross.  it was a cross the world so much despised, being an emblem of reproach, suffering and shame.  Yet, it was on that same cross; a great king who did not commit any offense was crucified to atone […]Continue Reading

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FG declares Friday, Monday public holiday for Easter celebration

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The Federal Government has declared Friday 2nd and Monday 5th April 2021, Public Holidays to mark this year’s FG declares Friday, Monday public holiday for Easter celebration In a statement, Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who urged Christians to emulate the attributes of forgiveness, kindness, humility, love, peace and patience, which were demonstrated by Continue Reading

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National Judicial Council: CAN President Frowns At Selection Process

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The president of the christian association of nigeria,CAN, the reverend Samson Ayokunle has frowned at the recent selection of appeal court jugdes by the national judicial council.This, the CAN President noted was skewed in favour of a particular ethnic group in the country. The Reverend Ayokunle made this known at the thanksgiving service for the […]Continue Reading

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CAN Visits Radio Nigeria, Oko, As Part Of Palm Sunday Activities

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Hundreds of Members of Christian Association of Nigeria,CAN, Oko , Surulere Local Government areas of Oyo have stormed the premises of Radio Nigeria Ogo-Ilu FM to pray for the upliftment of the station.The visit was part of activities of the Christian Association Palm Sunday procession.Chairman of the Association, Reverend Thomas Kolade said their presence at […]Continue Reading

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Cleric Calls For Lasting Solution To Incessant Abductions in the Country

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government has been told to find lasting solution to the incessant kidnap for ransom and killings of Nigerians by bandits and terrorists.the cleric in charge of sacred Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Adegbite Parish, Oke bola, Ibadan, his eminence, Most Elder apostle Olusegun Ogunkoya gave the advice while speaking with Radio Nigeria on the significance of […]Continue Reading

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Clerics Charge Faithful On Humility

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Christian faithful celebrated the palm Sunday with special services in various worship centres across the state.Clerics during the services premised their messages on the selfless and committed life of the Lord Jesus Christ.In Akoko area of the state , faithful hanged palm fronds in their houses and cars while entrances to many churches were decorated […]Continue Reading

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Christians Observe Covid-19 Protocols During Palm Sunday Celebration in Ibadan

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The customary procession usually held by christians to mark the palm sunday was today not held in Ibadan.our correspondent who went round the metropolis reports that the suspension of the carnival-like procession was in adherence to the covid-19 protocols but however some churches displayed the palm fronts with cross sign in their premises and inside […]Continue Reading

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Palm Sunday: Cleric Charges Nigerians To Be Steadfsat Amidst Challenges

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The Vicar Saint Anne’s Anglican Church, Molete, Ibadan ,The Venerable Adewale Sanda, has advised Nigerians not to be discouraged from Serving God despite all the evils bedevilling Nigeria.The Venerable Sanda gave the advice in a sermon in Ibadan during the Palm Sunday service held in the church.He said despite the tribulations confronting Jesus Christ he […]Continue Reading

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Keep those in authority in constant prayers – Reverend Ayokunle

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The President, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Reverend Samson Ayokunle has called on religious leaders to always assist those in position of authority with prayers for them to overcome challenges confronting the country. Reverend Ayokunle who made the call in Abeokuta shortly after a meeting with Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun urged religious leaders […]Continue Reading

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Prayer is also vital for national healing -Rev. Akanji

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Christians have been urged to intensify prayer for divine intervention in Nigeria to overcome its numerous challenges. The General Overseer, World Outreach Revival Centre, WOREC, Reverend Dr Peter Akanji stated this during the 7th Life and Power Thanksgiving Service and 4th Convocation of World Changers Bible College of the church held in Ibadan. Reverend Akanji […]Continue Reading

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Sultan Declares Monday 1st Day of Sha’aban 1442AH

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The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Saad Abubakar the third has declared Monday the fifteenth of March as the first day of the Islamic month of Shaaban, one thousand four hundred and forty two years after Hijira. A statement signed by the Chairman Advisory Committee on […]Continue Reading

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Mothering Sunday: Women Tasked on Exemplary Lifestyle

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A preacher at St Anne’s Church, Molete, Ibadan, Mrs Sola Fakolade has called on Mothers to show good examples to their children. She made the call while delivering a sermon to commemorate this year’s Mothering Sunday. Mrs Fakolade, while speaking on the roles of women in making a Christian home as a mother and as […]Continue Reading

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FOMWAN Tasks Parents on Responsive Child Upbringing

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Stakeholders have stressed the need to re-examine family life from external influences that had been undermining it in the name of civilization. These were the submission of stakeholders at the 10th year annual conference of Federation of Muslin Women Association of Nigeria FOMWAN in Oka land, Ondo State. Speaking on the theme, Family Life in […]Continue Reading

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Gov. Makinde Donates 18-Seater Bus To Ibadan Central Mosque

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Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has donated an eighteen seater bus to Ibadan Central Mosque. While donating the bus at the Central Mosque, Oja-Oba, Governor Makinde emphasized that promotion of religious harmony remained his watchword. The governor, who was represented by his Special Assistant on Islamic Affairs , Alhaji Abdul-Rasheed Abdul-Azeez said the Continue Reading

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Let’s support Governor Makinde to succeed – Shaikh Busairi

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The Secretary-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Oyo State chapter, Shaikh Salaudeen Busairi, has urged religious leaders in the state not to destroy the existing peace in the state because of their selfish gains. He stated this during a courtesy visit paid by the Council to the Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on […]Continue Reading

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Osinbajo to PFN: Christians Are Purveyors Of Justice, Voices Of Peace

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Conveys President Buhari’s congratulatory message to outgoing PFN President. VP thankful for solidarity visits that “encouraged me”, honoured with award. At a defining moment in the history of the country, the church must stand as the light of the nation, and Christians as the purveyors of justice and voices of peace, according to Vice President […]Continue Reading

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Cleric Advocates Alms Giving

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Pastor Adeolu Afolabi of Revealed Word of God Global Ministry, Ogbomoso has emphasized the essence of almsgiving among Christians. The cleric made the call during a sermon at the church premises. Pastor Afolabi said parts of mandates of Christians was to give out to the needy, noting that Christ, the reason for Christianity was a […]Continue Reading

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Hijrah: Makinde approves annual holiday in Oyo state

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Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has approved a yearly public holiday for the celebration of Hijrah, which is  the first month of the Islamic calendar. Governor Makinde gave the approval during celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad, also known as Mawlid Nabbiyy, which he hosted at the Government House Arcade, Agodi, Ibadan. Speaking […]Continue Reading

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Empower your deaf children with formal education – Dr Agboluaje

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The need for parents, government, and religious organizations in Nigeria to live up to empower the deaf so they could live a fulfilled life formed the focus of the 28th Annual Anniversary of the Association of Deaf Muslims in Nigeria held at Olomi in Ibadan. The guest lecturer at the event, Dr Nojimdeen Agboluaje bemoaned […]Continue Reading

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Islamic Leaders In Ogun Express Worry Of “Oro” Festival Curfew

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Islamic leaders in Ogun State have cautioned against impending religious crisis over the proposed imposition of daylight curfew by Oro traditionalists in Ipokia Town of Ipokia Local Government Area. The religious leaders under the umbrella of League of Imams and Alfas in the state in a statement signed by the Secretary-General, Sheikh Tajudeen Adewunmi. They expressed Continue Reading

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Ash Wednesday: Cleric Urges Faithful to Pray for Nigeria

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Christians have been reminded of the need to use the Lenten season to renew their relationship with God and pray for His divine intervention in the affairs of the country. The very reverend father Lawrence Avro of Saint Anne’s Catholic Church Ibara Abeokuta, gave the advice while speaking with radio Nigeria on the commemoration of […]Continue Reading

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Ash Wednesday: Cleric Calls For Humility

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Orthodox churches in Ibadan Metropolis today held early morning services to mark the Ash Wednesday. In some of the churches visited including St. James the Great Cathedral, Oke Bola and St. Mary Catholic Church Oke Padre, worshippers appeared in sober mood and sang hymns to reflect on the essence of ash Wednesday which herald the […]Continue Reading

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Significance Of Lenten Season

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Lent, in Christendom begins with Ash Wednesday. The Lenten season is usually for a period of six and a half weeks before Easter, and provides for a 40-day fast in which Sundays are excluded It is a solemn religious observance in the Christian calendar which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends the night before Easter Sunday.  […]Continue Reading